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Former Sports Commissioner Datuk Zaiton Othman has warned Malaysia Athletics that failure to improve governance and comply with World Athletics regulations could result in suspension, jeopardising the nation's hosting of athletics at the 2027 SEA Games.
Marketa Vondrousova's four-year ban for missing a doping test has prompted the Professional Tennis Players Association to demand greater player involvement in anti-doping rule-making, citing inconsistencies in enforcement and women's safety issues.
Australian cycling coach John Beasley is expected to remain with Malaysian cycling in a different role after discussions with federation leadership, while officials responsible for recent tensions face disciplinary action.
The International Sepaktakraw Federation has initiated disciplinary proceedings against five Thai players and three officials following their withdrawal from the ISTAF Sepaktakraw World Cup 2026 team final in May, with Malaysia declared the winner.
The chief executive of Malaysia Stadium Corporation has pleaded not guilty to seven charges involving alleged bribes worth RM1.45 million related to a contract for upgrading the National Squash Centre.
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The chief executive of Malaysia's stadium authority faces RM1.45 million corruption charges related to a tender for the Bukit Jalil National Squash Centre, highlighting governance concerns in sports infrastructure projects.
The chief executive of Malaysia Stadium Corporation has entered a not guilty plea to seven bribery charges involving sums exceeding RM1 million, related to a tender for National Squash Centre upgrades.
Iran's World Cup manager has accused organisers of forcing his team to leave Los Angeles immediately after their opening match, preventing recovery time and denying them a scheduled overnight stay in California.
Malaysia's Youth and Sports Ministry is addressing concerns raised by national track cycling technical director John Beasley regarding political interference and bureaucratic obstacles, with stakeholder discussions underway to support athlete development.